Modern modular walls in the living room

The furniture wall as part of the interior furnishings was invented in France in the middle of the 20th century. It is to the French designer that we owe a comfortable furniture composition that allows you not to rack your brains when choosing parts separately, combining styles, materials and decor. Furniture walls became popular all over the world, and in the Soviet Union they were considered an indicator of respectability and comfort, because they saved space, and their glass sideboards with beautiful dishes served as an adornment for any living room.

Currently, the peak of popularity is held by modular walls, consisting of items of different sizes and not limited to a single body. Modular can be either assembled into a single harmonious wall, or located in different places. Moreover, objects in such walls can be interchanged, rearranged and outweighed, each time updating the design of the room.

Between themselves, modular walls can differ in volume, configuration and purpose, contain a very different number of items.

• Standard wall is a composition of cabinets and drawers, located in a straight line along the wall.
• U-shaped wall option implies free space in the middle of the structure, suitable for living rooms where it is planned to put, for example, a desk. U-shaped walls can also have a panel in free space for installing equipment: TV, speakers, computer monitor.
• L-shaped walls assumes the presence of one high wardrobe on the side of the structure and hinged shelves, cabinets and stands for equipment radiating from it. Such models look lightweight and not burdensome.

• Corner models will look great in a room where you need to use a corner. The middle of such a wall can accommodate a space for a TV or desktop. The doors of cabinets and pedestals will open freely without interfering with each other. The corner wall can also include bookcases extending to the sides of the table, ending on the sides with one or two cabinets on either side.
• Hanging wall assumes independent pieces of furniture attached to the wall. As a rule, these are small cabinets, shelves, shelves. For cabinets and their filling, the strength of the wall must be taken into account.

Furniture models offered in manufacturers' catalogs have a range of standard sizes. Models differ in three main parameters: height, width of furniture and depth of shelves. But, as a rule, furniture factories are willingly engaged in the manufacture of custom-made furniture, so making furniture according to an individual non-standard size will not be difficult.

The dimensions of the wall are of decisive importance when choosing this type of furniture. The wall should fit comfortably in the living room, fit into the style of the interior, without cluttering it.A too voluminous wall in a small living room will create a feeling of crampedness and will hide the look of other interior items. Too small or narrow will be useless in terms of functionality or "lost" in a spacious room.

Before making a choice in favor of this or that model, it is necessary to draw up a project of the room, to make measurements of the future location of the modular wall.

The variety of modular walls presents a huge selection of options, from the most expensive to quite budget. Modern technologies make it possible to create furniture from various materials in such a way that at the output of economy-class structures their quality and appearance do not suffer.

Traditionally, furniture walls are made from various types of wood. Items made of expensive oak, cherry and mahogany wood look solid and aesthetically pleasing, they are the most durable and durable, fit perfectly into the classic interior, emphasizing the taste and respectability of the owner. However, this is not the most suitable option for modular wall models. Solid wood furniture is quite heavy, it is inconvenient to rearrange it, not to mention the fact that not every wall is able to withstand the weight of the suspended elements.

A more economical option made from fine wood chips using a bonding resin. Chipboards are covered with a laminated film of various colors and shades, have a presentable appearance and excellent performance properties. This material is lightweight, and with high-quality manufacturing, it is difficult to distinguish it from natural wood furniture.

Modern furniture production allows you to successfully combine a variety of materials in the production of modular walls. Along with natural wood and wood-based panels, plastic, glass and metal are actively used. This makes furniture affordable, lighter, more practical and very modern. Most of the most popular models include a frame made of chipboard or MDF boards, and a facade made of noble wood species.

Decorative finishing plays a decisive role in the choice of any furniture, therefore, modern designers do not skimp on the manifestation of imagination in the manufacture of modular walls and headsets. Glass and mirror components are most often used for the facade of doors and shelves. Recently, the design of wall facades with materials from textiles, glossy plastic, artificial leather is gaining popularity. Acrylic and film coatings in bright colors with prints enliven interiors as well as paintings and photo wallpapers.

Metal parts serve as decor and fittings, and can also be the frame and edging of furniture. Chrome-plated handles of objects, stands and rods, transitions between furniture elements are the main characteristic features of the modern high-tech style. And forged and copper decor elements, legs and gilded inserts give the noble features of furniture in the style of classicism, art deco. Artificially aged metal will emphasize the grace of delicate Provence and retro styles. And the steel shine of deliberately rough fittings will add flavor to the street-production loft style or the natural rustic style.

The most popular when choosing a modular wall in the living room are colors of neutral shades. The color scheme of natural wood is able to bring a touch of coziness and comfort to all interior styles, with the exception, perhaps, of the modern ultra-radical high-tech style. The wood harmonizes perfectly with the classical style directions and enlivens the atmosphere.

When choosing a color, it is necessary to take into account several simple rules so that the interior looks harmonious, and the furniture pleases the eye and complements the general style of the living room:

• the furniture wall should match the color scheme or with the wall decoration, or with the rest of the furniture. In this case, the items of the module will not become an alien color spot in the general "chorus" of the interior;
• if the room is decorated in a certain style, then the colors should correspond to it... Flashy neon shades will not fit a classic living room, and gilding colors and deep shades of noble wood are alien to the high-tech style;
• the color scheme should not tire the eyes, create the effect of "hanging" furniture over everything else. For small rooms, it is preferable to choose light (milky or beige) shades, they visually expand the space. For spacious rooms, you can choose dark stylish furniture, but with a light shade of wall cladding.

When thinking over the design of a modular wall in the interior of a living room, it is important to take into account its size and location relative to other items. Too voluminous modular elements can look great in a spacious living room, but they are not suitable for a small room. The best option for a modular wall would be one that contains all the elements you need.

Most often it is a wardrobe, a cabinet for equipment, hanging cabinets for small things and dishes, shelves for books. Some design options involve open or glazed showcases - they add grace and airiness to the interior. If necessary, modular elements can be transferred to other rooms, for example, a wardrobe in the bedroom, and a sideboard for dishes in the kitchen. This option is applicable only if the kitchen or bedroom is combined with the living room or is in the same style.

In a small living room, the most open wall with light hanging cabinets, miniature drawers, and a TV panel will look good. It can be arranged in any direction along the wall, slide or zigzag.

For spacious rooms, high volumetric wardrobes are relevant, as well as many items that can be both combined into a single structure and scattered along the walls of the room. This can be a dining area with a glazed sideboard and a minibar, or a work area with a pull-out table and a section for computer equipment, shelves for books, as well as a relaxation area with side tables and a panel for video and audio equipment.

Decorating the facade of the modules is also of great importance in interior design. Depending on the style direction, decorative elements can be:

• chrome or forged cabinet handles;
• carving on the facade of wooden objects;
• photo printing with bright prints;
• sandblasting patterns on the surface of mirrored doors;
• built-in lighting for glass or mosaic inserts on the facade.

If the living room initially has a certain style direction, then it will not be difficult to choose the appropriate modular wall for it. If you are just deciding on the style, you should understand them in more detail and proceed from the general rules when choosing a wall. Let us note the main characteristic features that furniture modules can have for a particular style.

Classic. As a rule, this is solid furniture of the correct proportions from noble wood species. Its color is distinguished by calm noble tones, most often it is white, beige, milky. Dark range - cherry, mahogany, wenge.Decor made of carving, forged handles, curved gilded monograms is welcome. Glass and crystal will add airiness and solemnity to the design.

Minimalism. A modern style that offers convenience and functionality. A wall in this style will consist of the minimum number of the most necessary items. The lack of lush decor and auxiliary details is the main feature of minimalism. The style is characterized by the presence of several cabinets, panels for modern technology, simple and convenient wardrobes, light shelves. The colors, on the contrary, can be bright, glossy.

High tech. Ultrastyle for fans of the latest technology and technical progress. Furniture modules resemble abstract figures aboard an alien ship. The main materials are plastic, metal, glass. The wooden body of the wall is leveled or covered with dark paint and varnish compositions. Cold tones, colors in white and black, steel tones will complement the urban style of our time. Bright blotches of neon colors are also welcome.

Country. The style has many directions, but its main unifying feature is the cozy atmosphere of a wooden house in the countryside. Materials made of wood predominate, and in the decor there are natural shades, natural patterns or artificially aged wood, forged fittings.

Art Deco. Mirror things, unusual shapes, chess color combinations give chic and shine to this style. Art Deco furniture can be made of dark expensive wood, chrome inserts, mirror mosaics. All kinds of lighting will create a play of light and complement the living room with an atmosphere of luxury and celebration.

First, decide where the wall modules will be located, how much space they will take, what items are needed. This will allow us to weed out unsuitable options in the huge number of offered models.

When looking at product catalogs, pay attention to the style, material and color of the finished products. It should correspond either to the existing interior furnishings, or to fit into the planned style.

Check out the quality specifications. They depend both on the material itself and on the manufacturer. When buying, check the presence of all parts, the strength of the fasteners, the stability of the structure.

1. Everyone chooses the aesthetic appearance of the products in the hall to their taste, but from the most attractive models one can recommend new furniture with a minibar or glass cabinets for works of art, sports awards, and collectibles.
2. The corner walls with a built-in writing desk look original, zoning the living room into a study and a recreation area. In one part of the wall, you can place the modules for the equipment, while the other part of the composition will create a convenient place to work.
3. In modern living rooms, the aquarium built into the furniture wall looks very original, its neon illumination and bright vibrant colors will give the living room a special charm.

For an interesting version of a modular living room wall, see the following video.